How do you solve 8(r8)+4r=136?

1 Answer
Apr 12, 2018

r=6

Explanation:

8(r8)+4r=136 (Distribute 8 to the number in braces)

8r64+4r=136 (Combine like terms)

12r64=136 (Add 64 to both sides)

12r=72 (Divide both sides by 12)

r=6

Check the answer by plugging into the original equation:

8(68)+4(6)=136

8(14)24=136

11224=136

136=136